London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Kensington and Chelsea 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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| Visits for treatment | 1971 | 1970 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of first visits | 2,806 | 2,401 |
| Number of subsequent visits | 6,195 | 5,360 |
| Total visits | 9,001 | 7,761 |
| Emergencies | 124 | 128 |
| Additional courses commenced | 677 | 499 |
| Treatment given Number of fillings In permanent teeth | 4,378 | 3,741 |
| In temporary teeth | 3,372 | 3,028 |
| Number of extractions Of permanent teeth | 250 | 195 |
| Of temporary teeth | 1,215 | 799 |
| Number of other operations (Prophylaxis, X-Rays, Inlays, Crowns, etc.) | 3,020 | 1,866 |
| Courses of treatment completed | 2,656 | 1,416 |
| Orthodontics Number of new cases | 4 | 9 |
| Number of removable appliances fitted | 5 | 11 |
| Number of cases referred to Hospital Consultant | 45 | 9 |
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH DENTAL SERVICE
Dental inspections during the year were carried out on 426 children under five years
of age, and 61 expectant or nursing mothers. Treatment was offered to 200 (47%) of the
children, and 57 (93%) of the mothers.
A 3-year-old birthday scheme was introduced in December, 1971. The card invites
children to a first dental inspection during their third year, the aim being to encourage the
habit of regular dental inspection at as early an age as possible.
Details of work done are given below with comparative details for 1970 in brackets.
| Expectant or Nursing Mothers | Children under five | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||